CAMRT - Exam 1 2024 with 100% correct
answers
How should radiographic technique be adjusted to compensate for soft tissue swelling while considering
the ALARA principle? - correct answer increase kV
Which of the following views will demonstrate a forearm fracture displacement in the anterior posterior
direction? - correct answer Lateral
A patient is being scheduled for multiple imaging exams for abdominal pain. It is in the patient's best
interest to have all exams completed as quickly as possible in order to facilitate the clinician in
determining a diagnosis.
Of the procedures below, which should be scheduled last? - correct answer CT Abdomen Enhanced
What is the CP for an AP supine/recumbant abdomen? - correct answer L4
What ankle projection will demonstrate the distal fibula superimposed on the posterior ½ of the tibia? -
correct answer Lateral
For PA wrist projection, how is the hand positioned to place the wrist in close contact with IR? - correct
answer Slightly arched at the MCP joints
What is the CR for a scaphoid PA axial projection to best demonstrate the scaphoid without self-
superimposition? - correct answer 10-20 degrees towards the elbow
What angulation is required for the AP axial (outlet) projection of the pelvis for a male patient? - correct
answer 20-35 degrees cephalad
What knee projection is appropriate to demonstrate loose bodies in the knee joint? - correct answer PA
axial for intercondyloid fossa
, For an AP shoulder projection, how should the hand be positioned in order to demonstrate the greater
tubercle of the humerus in profile? - correct answer supinated
What is the central ray (CR) angulation and direction of beam for the plantodorsal axial calcaneus
projection when the foot is appropriately dorsi-flexed? - correct answer 40 cephalic to base of 3rd
metatarsal
What alternative view can be done if a patient cannot turn onto their side for a mediolateral tib-fib (leg)
projection? - correct answer lateromedial horizontal beam projection
What gonadal shielding placement is appropriate for a AP pelvic projection on a female patient? -
correct answer inferior margin of the shield 2.5 cm superior to the pubic symphysis
Which of the following is an appropriate central ray angulation for an AP projection of the knee on a
hyposthenic patient? - correct answer 5 degrees caudad
A foot series has been ordered on a patient with diabetes. The patient is presenting with a swollen foot
and multiple open sores.
What pathological condition is the clinician investigating? - correct answer Osteomyelitis
What modification should be made on an AP foot projection that demonstrates closed
metatarsophalangeal joints and elongated metatarsals? - correct answer Adjust CR to be perpendicular
to the metatarsals
How does using a kVp range of 50-60 kVp affect image quality? - correct answer high contrast
What projection will demonstrate a lateral view of the proximal humerus when a patient who is unable
to rotate or abduct their arm? - correct answer Transthoracic lateral
What factors influence the heart being magnified on an AP chest image compared to a PA? - correct
answer SID and OID
answers
How should radiographic technique be adjusted to compensate for soft tissue swelling while considering
the ALARA principle? - correct answer increase kV
Which of the following views will demonstrate a forearm fracture displacement in the anterior posterior
direction? - correct answer Lateral
A patient is being scheduled for multiple imaging exams for abdominal pain. It is in the patient's best
interest to have all exams completed as quickly as possible in order to facilitate the clinician in
determining a diagnosis.
Of the procedures below, which should be scheduled last? - correct answer CT Abdomen Enhanced
What is the CP for an AP supine/recumbant abdomen? - correct answer L4
What ankle projection will demonstrate the distal fibula superimposed on the posterior ½ of the tibia? -
correct answer Lateral
For PA wrist projection, how is the hand positioned to place the wrist in close contact with IR? - correct
answer Slightly arched at the MCP joints
What is the CR for a scaphoid PA axial projection to best demonstrate the scaphoid without self-
superimposition? - correct answer 10-20 degrees towards the elbow
What angulation is required for the AP axial (outlet) projection of the pelvis for a male patient? - correct
answer 20-35 degrees cephalad
What knee projection is appropriate to demonstrate loose bodies in the knee joint? - correct answer PA
axial for intercondyloid fossa
, For an AP shoulder projection, how should the hand be positioned in order to demonstrate the greater
tubercle of the humerus in profile? - correct answer supinated
What is the central ray (CR) angulation and direction of beam for the plantodorsal axial calcaneus
projection when the foot is appropriately dorsi-flexed? - correct answer 40 cephalic to base of 3rd
metatarsal
What alternative view can be done if a patient cannot turn onto their side for a mediolateral tib-fib (leg)
projection? - correct answer lateromedial horizontal beam projection
What gonadal shielding placement is appropriate for a AP pelvic projection on a female patient? -
correct answer inferior margin of the shield 2.5 cm superior to the pubic symphysis
Which of the following is an appropriate central ray angulation for an AP projection of the knee on a
hyposthenic patient? - correct answer 5 degrees caudad
A foot series has been ordered on a patient with diabetes. The patient is presenting with a swollen foot
and multiple open sores.
What pathological condition is the clinician investigating? - correct answer Osteomyelitis
What modification should be made on an AP foot projection that demonstrates closed
metatarsophalangeal joints and elongated metatarsals? - correct answer Adjust CR to be perpendicular
to the metatarsals
How does using a kVp range of 50-60 kVp affect image quality? - correct answer high contrast
What projection will demonstrate a lateral view of the proximal humerus when a patient who is unable
to rotate or abduct their arm? - correct answer Transthoracic lateral
What factors influence the heart being magnified on an AP chest image compared to a PA? - correct
answer SID and OID
